Occidental Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Occidental.

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High Wind Warning issued May 17 at 6:48AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 6:48AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 6:48AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 6:48AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Kern River Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 17 at 6:34AM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Strong northerly winds will generate very rough conditions at area beaches along with strong rip and longshore currents. * WHERE...Greatest impacts will be along west facing beaches of the Pacific coastline. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous wind and wave conditions will impact beaches and water activities such as swimming, surfing, boating, and tide pooling. Rough seas can sweep up the beach and over rocks and jetties, pulling people into a cold turbulent ocean. Rip currents will be stronger than normal and long shore currents can move people and items in the water quickly away from the point of entry. Local beach and cliff erosion is possible. Water temperatures will also cool rapidly due to strong upwelling conditions during this time. Large tidal swings can cutoff access to beach walkers.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 17 at 6:34AM PDT until May 19 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Up to 1.0 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.0 ft above normal (6.80 ft MLLW) at 12:17 AM Monday 5/18 0.8 ft above normal (6.66 ft MLLW) at 1:07 AM Tuesday 5/19 High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 5:28AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys and San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility in blowing dust in the deserts.

Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 5:28AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, and isolated gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility in blowing dust in the deserts.

Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 5:28AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, and isolated gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County Deserts, and San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility in blowing dust in the deserts.

Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 4:00AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. * WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH. * HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY. * HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 4:00AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. * WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. * HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS MONDAY * HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

High Wind Warning issued May 17 at 2:36AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Antelope Valley and Western Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning levels at times during the daytime hours.

Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 2:36AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...From noon today to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued May 17 at 2:36AM PDT until May 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Strongest during the overnight hours. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning levels at times during the daytime hours.

High Wind Warning issued May 17 at 2:36AM PDT until May 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Strongest during the overnight hours. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning levels at times during the daytime hours.

Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 1:30AM PDT until May 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of the Sacramento Valley and Delta. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected along and west of Interstate 5.

Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 1:27AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* Winds...North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts 35 to 45 mph, locally up to 50 mph around the Delta and the western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 7 to 15%. Overnight maximum relative humidities of 20 to 55%. * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley. Strongest winds are expected today. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 1:16AM PDT until May 18 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Local gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...The Santa Cruz Mountains, North Bay Interior Mountains, Eastern Santa Clara Hills, and East Bay Hills. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 17 at 1:07AM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Northwest swell from 290 degrees with a period of 9 to 10 seconds will generate surf of 4 to 6 ft, with local sets to 7 ft. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions and minor tidal overflow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 6.5 to 7 ft combined with elevated may result in minor tidal overflow for beach parking lots and boardwalks. Highest surf will be on west/northwest facing beaches.

Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 12:12AM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A few gusts over 60 mph are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Western Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 12:12AM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected... .shifting to the northwest Sunday evening. * WHERE...Cadiz Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert, and Morongo Basin. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued May 17 at 12:12AM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. A few gusts to 70 mph are possible. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Death Valley National Park, Owens Valley South, Owens Valley North, and Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued May 17 at 12:12AM PDT until May 18 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead - AZ side, and Lake Mohave - AZ side. In California, San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley. In Nevada, Lake Mead - NV side and Lake Mohave - NV side. * WHEN...From 5 PM PDT /5 PM MST/ this afternoon to 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 12:05AM PDT until May 18 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 12:05AM PDT until May 18 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Eastern portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Chuckwalla Mountains, Chiriaco Summit, Palo Verde Valley, and Chuckwalla Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 12:05AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Imperial County, Salton Sea, and Imperial Valley. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 10:18PM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, mainly for wind prone locations along US-395 and Highway 6. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 10:18PM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves up to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and Prosser and Boca reservoirs. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 10:18PM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph for Stampede Reservoir, Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, and Eagle Lake. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

High Surf Advisory issued May 16 at 9:55PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

High Surf Advisory issued May 16 at 9:55PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. Largest on northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 9:55PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 9:55PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

Air Quality Alert issued May 16 at 2:48PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...The Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...Through 8 AM Monday. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

Air Quality Alert issued May 16 at 7:47AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has extended an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM on Saturday, May 16, 2026 and Sunday, May 17, 2026. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.